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Newsletter · By Lauren Cortis · English · Official site

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Sep 13, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 13, 2026

    Medicines without patients (opens the original)

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    This is a Systems on Drugs post, where I explore the world in which medicines are used, and what I think about it. For writing focused on explaining how medicines work and why we use them, check out the Learners on Drugs catalogue.What I love most about movies, books, art, music, all of it, is how it gives you a glimpse into someone else’s perspective. Not just the world in which you’re immersed, but also the worldview of the creator. When it comes to non-fiction work, I feel like story finding

  2. Issue · Aug 9, 2026

    Bonus track: ear worms, crickets, and nasal douching (opens the original)

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    A couple of months ago I was feeling bold and set myself a writing constraint - a series of posts inspired by romance laden mixtapes. And I’ve managed to stay constrained (mostly) and deliver on the first and second posts.But you know

  3. Issue · Jul 11, 2026

    Music + Medicines 2: Steady State (opens the original)

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    This is the second post in the music + medicines mixtapes series where I use romance-inspired playlists to explore concepts relating to medicines. Here’s the link to first playlist on YouTube Music or Apple Music if you’d like to listen along.<fi

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